Press Releases

SEITC Appoints Lee Wagner as Assistant Executive Director

Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) is proud to announce Lee Wagner as its new Assistant Executive Director.

Inter-American Commission Rules in Favor of SEITC — Transboundary Mining May Violate Human Rights

Credit: Michael Penn. Several large-scale mining projects are proposed in the headwaters of the transboundary Taku, Stikine and Unuk...

First Nations and Tribes Declare Salmon Emergency and Begin Talks of International Organization

Leaders from Alaska Tribes and B.C First Nations came together at SEITC's annual summit, joining forces to defend salmon and ways of life

As Pressure Builds on Canada, State Legislators and Representatives Join in Support of SEITC

SEITC challenges Canada’s failure to prevent human rights violations arising from mining development in the headwaters of the culturally...

Proposed Canadian Open-pit Gold Mine in the Unuk River Watershed a Threat to Southeast Alaska

Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission JUNEAU, AK, Feb 10, 2023 Upstream from Southeast Alaska, in the British Columbia...

SEITC Announces New Communications Director

JUNEAU, AK, Jan 5, 2023 Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) is excited to announce Sonia Luokkala as their new...

Chilkat Indian Village appeals state of Alaska decision to permit a mine project in pristine salmon

Tribe raises concerns of food sovereignty and safety to require proper agency review An Indian Reorganization Act Village Under Act of...

The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission sends 6 delegates to Mining Accountability

Reno, Nevada – The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) represented southeast Alaska at the Western Mining Action...

SOUTHEAST TRIBES CEMENT RELATIONSHIPS OVER MINING IN THEIR SHARED WATERSHEDS

News Release by Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission - 9/13/22 The Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission...

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